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Md. officials secure $60M in federal emergency relief for Key Bridge collapse response
The Biden administration on Thursday approved Maryland officials' request for $60 million in federal emergency relief, putting an initial price tag on the response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
GIVING: Crayola donates $100,000 to United Way partner agencies and more
Local grants and gifts this month include $62,369 in grants through the Berks County Community Foundation and more.
Pennsylvania’s gas tax to jump 3.5 cents in 2023
For Pennsylvania drivers, gas at the pump may soon cost more, thanks to a 2013 state law enacted to fund road and bridge improvements.
More highs than lows in Lehigh Valley economy for 2022
The 2022 economy was a wild ride in the Lehigh Valley. Still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the region saw economic highs and lows in a year that was anything but typical.
Reading-area projects get $20.5M in state money
State Sen. Judy Schwank announced $20.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant funding for seven projects in her 11th Senatorial District.
Gov. Wolf announces $1.7 billion COVID recovery plan for Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf announced a plan on Wednesday to invest $1.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help the state recover from the pandemic—a bid that critics say fails to put taxpayers first.
Wolf administration launches $350 million Pa. homeowner assistance fund
Pennsylvania homeowners that are at or below 150% of their region’s median income will soon be able to apply for financial assistance through the new Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF).
The Giant Company donates $100,000 to community organizations
The Giant Company donated $100,000 to nine organizations as part of Giving Tuesday. The recipients included the nonprofits Lancaster County Project for the Needy, and Harrisburg-based Keystone Human Services.
Pennsylvania to receive $100,000 grant for workforce digital literacy
The state Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania will be awarded up to $100,000 to provide technical assistance to ensure job seekers have the skills needed to participate in a rapidly changing workforce.
Wolf expected to sign ‘fiscally responsible’ budget that disappoints business groups
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign a $40.8 billion general fund budget that includes the largest education funding increase in state history and allocates millions of dollars from Pennsylvania’s share of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) for rental assistance, child care, nursing home and long-term care recovery and more, before its Wednesday deadline.
